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Palmiet Valley Estate

5.0 star property
Riverside relaxation awaits with rejuvenating massages and garden views, while an on-site restaurant serves delicious meals after nature explorations

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Palmiet Valley Estate sits along the river, offering a peaceful getaway with horseback riding opportunities and soothing sauna treatments. Guests can enjoy the breakfast buffet each morning, dine at the restaurant for dinner, or relax by the lobby fireplace in the evening.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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  • Garden view
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About the area

Map
Sonstraal Road, Paarl, Western Cape, 7646

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    43 min drive

About this property

Palmiet Valley Estate

Luxury boutique country house by the river
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden at Palmiet Valley Estate. Adventurous travellers may like the horse riding at this country house. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna, and indulge in a massage or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site restaurant, Palmiet Valley Estate, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception.
Other perks at this country house include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Limo/town car service, babysitting (surcharge) and multilingual staff
  • Wedding services, a front desk safe and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Palmiet Valley Estate feature perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as late-night room service and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Patios, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Palmiet Valley Estate

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 595 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 850 per person (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 595 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Palmiet
Palmiet Estate
Palmiet Valley
Palmiet Valley Estate
Palmiet Valley Estate House
Palmiet Valley Estate House Paarl
Palmiet Valley Estate Paarl
Palmiet Valley Estate Country House Paarl
Palmiet Valley Estate Country House
Palmiet Valley Estate Paarl
Palmiet Valley Estate Country House
Palmiet Valley Estate Country House Paarl

Frequently asked questions

Does Palmiet Valley Estate have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Palmiet Valley Estate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Palmiet Valley Estate?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Palmiet Valley Estate?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Palmiet Valley Estate?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Does Palmiet Valley Estate provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 850 per person applies.

Where is Palmiet Valley Estate located?

This family-friendly Paarl country house is located in the historical district, 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Boschenmeer Golf Estate and Nederburg Wines. Dal Josafat Stadium and KWV Wine Emporium are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Palmiet Valley Estate Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Anneli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hyvä sijainti rauhallisessa kauniissa miljöössä

Viihtyisä ja rauhallinen sijainti upeilla maisemilla. Aamiainen ulkona vanhojen tammien alla ja sandownerit terassilla upeissa maisemissa. Illallinen ulkosalla. Oikein miellyttävä kokemus.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Palmiet River Estate

Palmiet Valley Estate is set in beautiful grounds. The food was excellent. I stayed in room No. 1, which was disappointing. I felt that the 5 star classification was a misrepresentation. The hotel is advertised to include air conditioning. Internet access, wifi, bar fridge. My room had none of these, it also had no TV. Wifi was available in the dining area and my room had a small fan Im lieue of air conditioning. The room has no windows and although the door had glass partitions, I had to either have the doors wide open or keep the lights on during the day to have sufficient light.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Total avkoppling, hög grad av avskildhet och privacy. Fantastiska omgivningar och mycket bra service.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay - 3 days was too short!

Did not know code to open gate to the estate on arrival but staff (grape pickers) were very helpful. Reception staff were very welcoming. We were in room 6 (upstairs room) and it was exceptional - hope to return some time! The owl on our roof was very welcome and we enjoyed watching all the birds on the estate. The view in general of the surrounding area is superb. Spoke on several occasions to staff members and always had the feeling that we were being looked after. Interaction with other guests was always possible and there was a good mix of privacy and mixing. Breakfast and dinner under the trees was always a treat. WiFi was good in the communal areas although not very great in the room (no problem as this is normal). Would definitely return. Thanks to all the staff at Palmiet that made our stay so enjoyable and memorable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb guest house in the Cape Winelands

This is not just a guest house! It is a beautiful complex of Cape Dutch buildings situated in the midst of a working vineyard. One enjoys a sundowner every night overlooking the estate, and takes meals under the oaks in an area enclosed by hydrangeas. Blissful! But what really makes this place is the staff, which is so attentive and friendly. Cannot be faulted!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hortensientraum mit excellentem Service.

Selten haben wir so exzellente, freundliche und zuvorkommende Mitarbeiter erlebt. Die Anlage ist sehr schön, vor allem der Traum von einem Garten. Mit etwas Glück kann man in einem blühenden Hortensienhain frühstücken und diniere. Beide Mahlzeiten sehr gut, der Wein natürlich auch. Die Zimmer sind speziell - mit Antiquitäten eingereichten, die natürlich manchmal quietschen oder klappern.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

The staff are truly wonderful. We loved our stay and hope to be back again soon. We had dinner one night - the soup was divine. Breakfast on the veranda was also spectacular. The grounds are lovely with a Cape Dutch style and lovely gardens. Great location for exploring the wineries in Paarl and Stellies. The hotel offers a "complimentary" sun downer at 6:30 pm on an elevated sun deck that overlooks the property. It's a nice opportunity to interact with other guests and chat about which wineries we visited that day and compare notes. My only suggestion is that the hotel be more upfront about what's complimentary and what's not - we were surprised to see charges for drinks at the "complementary" sundowner - easy to resolve by posting a clear sign of prices, not calling it "complementary," and just telling people what the prices were. Had we known, we would've preferred to bring our own bottle of wine. Same goes for breakfast - if staff ask someone if they want a coffee, it's assumed that it's included, but then after you get the menu you see that it's R25 each, which isn't a big deal, but as tea drinker, I would've been perfectly okay with tea over coffee and skipped the extra charges. Thanks for a great stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Quintus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing, superb views and service

If you looking for a quiet getaway, this is perfect. Excellent service, 5 star. We had a great stay and is also kiddie friendly, kids enjoyed the pool immensely. If I had to find something, it would be the particular room we were in. I hit my head twice, the position of the bed and the position of the bath are not great, The A frame roof is the reason - but hey, it didnt spoil my stay - still give it 5 out of 5.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Lovely Place to Stay in the Paarl Winelands Area

This is a beautiful place with lovely staff who genuinely want to make one's stay as enjoyable as possible. Some of the room and bathroom fittings were a little old-fashioned but functioned adequately and added to the overall delightful ambience of the place. Dining was also a pleasurable occasion providing excellent meals to enjoy. This small boutique hotel is thoroughly recommended for a stay in the Winelands around Paarl.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

loads of character, beautiful and charming

excellent base for Paarl Area, winelands, golf, Wellington and Bains-Kloof Pass
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very relaxing with lovely pool and great service

Wow! Such a relaxing place to stay. Really great setting with amazing views and a lovely garden. Nice to eat out in the evening. Rooms lovely
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Odd Helge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A romantic treat

My wife and I had a great stay at Palmiet Valley Estate. Services were excellent throughout. Beautiful rooms with antique furniture. The poolside is perfect for relaxing after a long travel (also for shorter :-). The dinner, served in the garden under big oak trees, is a romantic treat. The views from the sunset-terrace, where wines and olives are served free of charge, are amazingly beautiful. Certainly a place to revisit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great luxury stay in old farmhouse on wine estate

Great staff,setting room with beautiful outdoor dining area for dinner and breakfast,weather permitting. We would strongly recommend the hotel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hög klassigt boende i rogivande område

Ett mycket bra boende med rogivande omgivning, bra kök och vänlig och hjälpsam personal. Kommer gärna tillbaka.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cape Classic

Great Cape classic. Exceedingly hospitable staff (sounds a bit cold, actually they are lovely) and generally great facilities. Not so good in the restaurant, however, for a single diner, when upon arrival a separate table had been set amidst multi tables, complete with razzles, top hats, streamers and balloons etc for a new years eve party! I fled in horror without eating. Breakfast, however, restored equilibrium.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es war traumhaft schön!!! Und kann ich nur weiter empfehlen!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent spot, very charming old world gem!

I will go back in a heartbeat. Lovely staff overall, premium service, great food! Sterling place.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frances

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not bad for the price but...

We did not get the room we had booked as the hotel was apparently full- the family room that we ended up with was quite a distance from the main building and facilities. It had an older/ dated feel though perhaps was just not our style? There was no radio/cd player in the room as promised and none of the rooms have tv so nighttime entertainment can be a bit scarce. The wifi signal was very weak and could only be obtained in the very front area of the room. Also, we did not love being such a far drive from franschhoek which made coming from dinner a rather tiresome ordeal. The breakfast area outside was very pretty though!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hervorragend!

Alles bestens!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful setting and estate.

Very old but well kept estate with beautiful views and grounds. Staff are very friendly. Only gripe was that our room had 2 single beds that you could not really push together. Did not get to dine in restaurant as they were closed, but they booked us a wonderful dinner at Laborie. Would love to stay a bit longer next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth the stay - if you can afford it!

I had to find a room in Paarl for after a wedding function. This one was pricey, but they make it worth while. Better service than I've had in most places in South Africa - or even in Europe, in some cases!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning Beauty

What an incredible place. Food was amazing. The scenery was stunning. Exactly what we were looking for.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service